The Champions and Challenge Cup semi-finals were decided at the weekend and left fans either elated or crestfallen. Here are the game's talking points...Chasing pack: Billy Vunipola leads the charge with Munster scramblingSaracens out-Munster, Munster Over the years, we’ve witnessed the irrepressible red wave overcome lesser teams, yet no matter how many …Continue reading »
With Saracens and Clermont home and hosed, and safely through to the knock-out stages, the next two weekends will decide who joins them but nothing is certain...Decision time: Wasps play Toulouse in a game both must winBefore the 2017 Six Nations swings into full focus and dominates the rugby calendar for the months of February and …Continue reading »
The statement wins of Ulster, Leinster and Munster over Clermont, Northampton and Leicester have proved the Irish provinces' resolve remains in tactGood day at the office: Rob Herring celebrates a deserved win over Clermont AuvergneBy Alex Shaw Four proud provinces. That’s the mantra of Irish rugby and it certainly lived up to that billing …Continue reading »
Several of this weekend's Aviva Premiership and Guinness Pro12 matches turned on late scores - but who were the match-winning heroes and who were the villains who made the crucial mistakes?Dance of delight: Bath's players congratulate Rokoduguni on his late try. (Photo: Getty Images)The Saints Semesa Rokoduguni Bath stole a valuable away win at Exeter Chiefs in the Aviva Premiership thanks to an …Continue reading »
